Apple Dumplings With Caramel Sauce Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
• STEP 2.Peel and core the apples, then cut them into quarters.
• STEP 3.In a small bowl, mix together sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sprinkle this mixture over the apples.
• STEP 4.Roll out the pastry dough and cut it into squares large enough to wrap around each apple quarter.
• STEP 5.Place an apple quarter in the center of each pastry square. Fold the corners of the pastry over the apple and pinch the edges to seal.
• STEP 6.Transfer the wrapped apples to the greased baking dish.
• STEP 7.In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat until the mixture is smooth and bubbly. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
• STEP 8.Pour the caramel sauce over the apple dumplings in the baking dish.
• STEP 9.Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the apples are tender.
• STEP 10.Serve the apple dumplings warm, drizzled with extra caramel sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.

Cooking Tips

• Choose apples that are firm and slightly tart, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, for the best flavor and texture.
• If the pastry dough becomes too soft while working with it, refrigerate it for a few minutes to firm it up.
• To make the caramel sauce extra rich, you can add a splash of heavy cream or a sprinkle of sea salt.

Storage and Serving

• Apple dumplings are best served warm, straight from the oven.
• If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• To reheat, place the dumplings in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes, or until warmed through.
• Serve the reheated dumplings with a drizzle of caramel sauce and a scoop of ice cream.